How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes - Quiz
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By size and shape
B) By brand name
C) By country of origin
D) By color alone
  • 2. Which tomato type is typically small and round, often eaten whole?
A) Beefsteak tomato
B) Heirloom tomato
C) Cherry tomato
D) Roma tomato
  • 3. What tomato type is known for its elongated shape and is commonly used for sauces?
A) Grape tomato
B) Globe tomato
C) Oxheart tomato
D) Roma tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Plum tomato
B) Pear tomato
C) Campari tomato
D) Beefsteak tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
B) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
C) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
D) Heirlooms are always red.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Dented surface
B) Pointed end
C) Oblong shape
D) Ribbed sides
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Green tomato
B) Canned tomato
C) Hybrid tomato
D) Heirloom tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Making tomato sauce
B) Grilling
C) Stuffing
D) Eating raw in salads
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Completely green
B) Slightly soft to the touch
C) Having a glossy shine
D) Very hard
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Cherry tomato
B) Campari tomato
C) Beefsteak tomato
D) Plum tomato
  • 12. What does 'determinate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops.
B) The plant requires special support.
C) The plant grows indefinitely.
D) The plant only produces one type of tomato.
  • 13. What does 'indeterminate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant produces only early-season tomatoes.
B) The plant requires no pruning.
C) The plant stops growing after reaching a certain height.
D) The plant continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.
  • 14. Which characteristic is NOT commonly used for tomato classification?
A) Leaf shape
B) Shape
C) Color
D) Size
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) At room temperature
B) In direct sunlight
C) In the refrigerator
D) In a sealed plastic bag
  • 16. Which of these tomatoes is considered a paste tomato?
A) Sungold
B) Early Girl
C) Roma
D) Brandywine
  • 17. What disease is characterized by dark, sunken spots on the bottom of tomatoes?
A) Early blight
B) Blossom-end rot
C) Septoria leaf spot
D) Fusarium wilt
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Whiteflies
B) Spider mites
C) Tomato hornworms
D) Aphids
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) Ground cover
B) Raised bed
C) No support
D) Tomato cage
  • 20. What is the primary purpose of pruning tomato plants?
A) To make the plant more ornamental
B) To prevent the plant from flowering
C) To encourage bushier growth
D) To improve airflow and fruit production
  • 21. What is the benefit of using mulch around tomato plants?
A) To add nutrients to the soil
B) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
C) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) To attract pollinators
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 23. What type of soil is generally best for growing tomatoes?
A) Sandy soil
B) Well-drained, loamy soil
C) Compacted soil
D) Clay soil
  • 24. What is the best time of day to water tomato plants?
A) Midday
B) Early morning
C) Late afternoon
D) Evening
  • 25. What is the term for grafting two different tomato varieties together?
A) Hybridization
B) Grafting
C) Cloning
D) Propagation
  • 26. Which tomato variety is known for its green when ripe color?
A) San Marzano
B) Black Krim
C) Green Zebra
D) Cherokee Purple
  • 27. What is the purpose of 'hardening off' tomato seedlings?
A) To change their color
B) To encourage faster growth
C) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
D) To make them resistant to pests
  • 28. Which of these is a common use for green tomatoes?
A) Tomato paste
B) Caprese salad
C) Tomato juice
D) Fried green tomatoes
  • 29. What is the recommended spacing between tomato plants in a garden?
A) 4-5 feet
B) 6 inches
C) 1 foot
D) 2-3 feet
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Calcium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Potassium
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